Loader Operator

Heidelberg Materials; Town of Cochrane; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage and benefits package

Training and development

Overtime available

Secure, long-term employment

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking an excavator operator to support production at our site in Alberta. You will operate excavators, perform inspections, and move materials while maintaining accuracy and safety and working collaboratively with the team.

The role offers stable employment, overtime with competitive wages, and opportunities for training and advancement within a large materials company.

Qualifications

• Proficient in operating excavators in a production or industrial environment.
• Strong situational awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to perform basic equipment inspections and report issues promptly.
• Comfortable working independently and within a team environment.
• Valid Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently to support production and loading activities.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Handle materials to meet production targets while maintaining accuracy and care.
• Follow site safety protocols and contribute to a culture of safe work practices.
• Support additional operational tasks to ensure smooth daily site operations.

Skills

Operating excavators

Safety awareness

Equipment inspections

Independent and team work

Driver's license with air brake End.

Job description

Line of Business: Other

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently to support production and loading activities.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Handle materials to meet production targets while maintaining accuracy and care.
• Follow site safety protocols and contribute to a culture of safe work practices.
• Support additional operational tasks to ensure smooth daily site operations.

What Are We Looking For

• Proficient in operating excavators in a production or industrial environment.
• Strong situational awareness and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to perform basic equipment inspections and report issues promptly.
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team environment.
• Reliable, adaptable, and capable of meeting daily operational demands.
• Valid Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination and background check.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $30.00 to $33.00 per hour
• Secure, long-term employment
• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Training and development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Overtime available

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.